Student Wellness Graduate Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

This position requires availability prior to semester courses beginning and post semester in order to:

• Design and implement research strategies to assess student health and wellness outcomes.

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize data, including MaryWell Quest participation, Student Health and Counseling Services metrics, and national health behavior assessments.

• Publish regular Student Wellness KPI reports to highlight progress and inform strategy.

• Develop and facilitate programs, workshops, and training opportunities that translate health promotion research into practical student development and resilience-building efforts.

• Assist with co-curricular integration and leadership initiatives within the Center for Well-being and Community Engagement. Program Evaluation and Assessment:

• Create evaluation tools and conduct assessment activities for wellness programs, events, and initiatives.

• Analyze feedback and outcomes to drive program improvement, aligning with evidence-based health promotion practices.

• Actively promote Maryville's health and well-being initiatives through digital communications, peer collaborations, campus events, and social media outreach.

• Strengthen engagement and collaboration across students, faculty, staff, and external community partners to foster a culture of well-being. Health Promotion Support and Advocacy:

• Contribute to the operational and strategic development of the Center for Well-being and Community Engagement.

• Assist in aligning campus policies and practices with the Okanagan Charter principles.

• Advocate for inclusive, sustainable health and wellness programs that address emerging student needs.

• Assist the Dean of Student Wellness with special projects, grants, conference presentations, and wellness reporting as needed.

• Participate in Student Life committees and strategic planning initiatives as a wellness representative.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the Graduate Assistantship, the student should have or be able to:

• Apply health promotion principles and the Okanagan Charter to real-world campus initiatives.

• Conduct needs assessments, program evaluations, and present data-driven recommendations for wellness improvement.

• Develop and facilitate evidence-based programs that build resilience, belonging, and holistic well-being.

• Collaborate with a wide range of campus and community partners to promote student wellness.

• Demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and communication skills essential for future careers in health promotion and student affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest or background in public health, higher education, health promotion, student affairs, wellness, psychology, or a related field.

• Strong research, data management, and analytical skills.

• Experience with utilizing statistical analysis software (i.e., SPSS, Qualtrics, SAS, Excel, R, etc.).

• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to apply principles of health promotion, program planning, and evaluation.

• Proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Capacity to work independently, manage multiple projects, and engage collaboratively across diverse teams.

• Knowledge of wellness models and frameworks such as the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and the Okanagan Charter.

• Enrollment in a graduate program at Maryville University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend hours to support campus wellness events and outreach programs.

Stipend for the academic year: $3000

Tuition Award:12 credit hours for the academic year

Hours per week: 20

Academic Program(s): All graduate programs